World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Misinformation can limit the ability to deal with challenges to social polarization

Addressing the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, which will run from January 15-19, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that risks such as misinformation and social polarization should create many problems. It can limit our abilities to deal with other challenges.

In a special address at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in 2024, she said that this is not the time for polarization, but for rebuilding trust.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that risks such as misinformation and social polarization are very serious. It can limit our own abilities to deal with other challenges. In a special address at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum 2024 here, she said that this is not the time for polarization but for rebuilding trust.

“This is not a time for conflict, but a time to advance global cooperation and trade.

Referring to the WEF’s annual Global Risks Report, which lists ‘distorted information and misinformation’ and social polarization among the biggest immediate risks facing the world, she said these are indeed serious risks. Because it limits our ability to deal with other risks, including conflict, climate and technology.

“This is not a time of polarization, this is a time of trust. I believe it can be done, and I believe Europe can lead the way. It has never been more important for the government and the private sector.

Considering that democratic countries around the world are going to the polls and that a large part of the global population will be affected, the President of the European Commission said it is even more important to ensure that the threats posed by disinformation are firmly tackled.

Source: World Economic Forum official website